Spinach with Lentils

Name: Spinach with Lentils
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 cup brown lentils, washed and picked over; 2 bay leaves; 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 carrot, diced; 4 cloves garlic, mashed; 1 lb fresh spinach, washed,stems removed & dried; 1 teaspoon salt; pepper; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

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Recipe by Bergy

This is a low fat, not too bad on the calories recipe. Really satisfying, especially on cold days. It can be a meal in itself

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READY IN: 1hr 10mins

SERVES: 6

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

1

cup brown lentils, washed and picked over
2

bay leaves
1 ¹⁄₂

teaspoons olive oil
1

carrot, diced
4

cloves garlic, mashed
1

lb fresh spinach, washed,stems removed & dried
1

teaspoon salt
pepper
1

tablespoon fresh lemon juice

DIRECTIONS

Put lentils& bay leaf into a sauce pan and cover with water until the water is 1" above the lentils, bring to a boil, reduce heat& simmer until tender 40-50 minutes.
You may have to add a bit of water if they cook dry.
Remove from heat, cover& keep warm, Drain off any excess water.
In a large skillet or wok heat oil.
Saute the garlic& carrot until golden.
Stir in spinach until just wilted (do not over cook).
Stir the spinach into the lentils and season to taste.
Mix in lemon juice.

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